Old Roof Shingles Disposal

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Old roof shingles disposal.

The contents of this website do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the u s. When ice and frost have arrived simply lay a path across your sidewalks and walkways using the recycled roofing shingles. As your home ages your roofing will need to be replaced and the old shingles will need to be tossed away. This website was developed by construction demolition recycling association cdra in partnership with the u s.

Epa region 5. This website was funded in part by the u s. Proper disposal of asphalt roofing shingles. The most common dumpster size for roofing is the 10 yard container.

Over time the need for roofing replacements and the removal of your aged shingle roof is necessary. Asphalt is one of the most common materials for shingles and as such millions of tons of them are thrown out every year. Many types of asphalt shingles can be recycled. Step one to saving money on roofing disposal is to estimate how much the shingles weigh that you re tearing off the roof.

With the removal and replacement of your asphalt shingles comes the need to dispose of these items as well. Asphalt shingles are a common roofing material and can be recycled thanks to their asphalt content. Since the use of asphalt shingles for roofing is one of the most common roofing options there is a need to get rid of thousands of tons of disposal of asphalt shingles each year. Shingles can be diverted from the waste stream and transformed into asphalt pavement for our streets and highways.

Environmental protection agency u s. Then compare dumpster rates among multiple companies with a sharp eye on the amount of weight included in the price. If the asphalt can be reused that s far preferable. It takes asphalt 400 years to decompose in a landfill.

The 20 yard container is best for larger roofing projects or jobs that involve more than just shingle removal. The most common dumpster size for a residential roof replacement is a 20 cubic yard dumpster which costs an average of 415 and typically includes a 3 4 ton weight limit. This size is best if you re just disposing of shingles and other roofing materials during normal roof repairs. The cost of disposing of your shingles depends on the size of your project as well as the amount and weight of your roofing debris.

Strategic placement of roofing tarps orderly tear off one roof section at a time and initial storage of torn off shingles in a dumpster large tarp or heavy duty garbage cans is key. The first thing to do with old shingles is to contain them during the tear off process to prevent a major mess.